An Evening in Paris

Viva La Paris, this phrase could not be truer when it comes to the spirit of Paris. One does not visit Paris , one lives and lives in Paris. Though a longer stay in Paris may prove to be costlier for obvious reasons , but I bet that each day there would be worth more than every penny that one would pay to breathe the Parisienne air.The extravagant fashion , living style , life size and the preciousness of a true french experince is not part of a director’s or a writer’s fantasy for each facet of it’s culture is painted in these very colours and types of stereotypes. If you think that Paris is the city of lights or have heard so then it indeed is. It’s the city of love and the oh so romantic ambience which uncannily hangs in the air. You cannot miss it! Eiffel was one of the seven wonders of the world, true but being on it and experiencing the gorgeous panorama of the city is a whole new wonder that you will keep inside of you for the rest of your life . I learned this on my trip to Paris , especially when my friends (they are a couple :P) told me that one of their bucket list goals was to have champagne at the Eiffel, how ingenious , right? I strongly suggest that you keep such a crazy eiffel bucket list handy. A trip to the second level is sufficient for it gives one the best vistas of the city with the scintillating river Seine. The first level is a must visit too for this is where all the action happens , the garden with a nice petite restaurant and spanish music playing in the background …you can only get this in Paris !! As a matter of fact keep time enough to chill and lay around on the artificial garden maintained on the first level. And do not forget to go to Parc Du Champ De Mars to get the kind of picture we all have once in our lifetime clicked with the TajMahal holding it , guilty pleasures …eh?

The Alexandre bridge is surreal and is at the heart of the city. A cruise through and in the river Seine is mandatory in order to get a real taste of the way the french takes leisure . Stand in the Concorde Square , right in the middle , have a look around and trust me for once you will feel as if it all is unreal . The Archo de Triunf , meant to falicitate and welcome the valiant army stands right at the most prestigious street in Paris , Champs Elysees. This street is an icon in it’s own with the biggest Louis Vuitton flagship store ever, which usually had a waiting line for more than four hours ! Can you imagine!! The street offers it all , from shopping to theatre to the very famous Parisienne Lido Show , which one ought not to miss to various high end lovely cafes. The best part of Paris is surely its evening and though the tour of the city is ethereal during the day , at night its just romantic, truly and most beautifully romantic, the way John Keats would have it . A visit to the Eiffel at twelve is not to be missed , at all. Café Geroge V on Champs Elysees is an excellent choice for a midnight snack , authentic french beer and chat. The Charles Garnier Opera House is the oldest Opera House in Paris , though watching the opera might not be to everyone’s taste but an evening visit to the same might prove to be the best you would have especially at the time when you possibly would sit at the stairs leading to the house , relaxing , listening to the local musician livening an evening soiree . Paris , or for that matter most of Europe is about architecture , the marvels they made almost four to five hundred years ago : the gothic architecture of the Church of Notre Dame is one such marvel. Notre Dame is also close to the   Latin quarters where you could roll around, browse and enjoy a crepe or two from the street food carts. The Louvre,Mona Lisa well who doesn’t know about that , so I will leave the rest to your imagination.

“Fragonard” is a local french perfume brand and is super affordable if you decide to visit their museum in Les Grandes Boulevards. Apt for gifting purposes and great for personal usage ! And for those who always crave Indian food when abroad or are vegetarians , “Bhojan” is a delicious choice. The Lindt restaurant near La Fayette is also a great and a unique choice for it takes it’s name for the famous swiss Lindt chocolates. Now the Disneyland ,Paris is divided into two parts ; the Disneyland Park and the Disneyland Studios and if you have been to other Disneylands but still wish to go to this one then I highly recommend the studios. Disneyland never fails to surprise , it truly is a wonderland , the unreal real. Also, the Lido Show gives you a slice of authetic Paris culture with artists phenomenally talented, their act is one which is truly a class apart. “ Donc je vais vous voir a Paris”.